New to ducks

[snlconner]

I just got 2 baby ducks with my chicks. I have some questions! Do i need to add more ducks or is 2 enough? Can i add brewers yeast (picture attached) instead of niacin? If so how much and is it ok for the chicks too? Any other helpful info is appreciated. I also have 1 turkey if theres anything i need to know about that? Thank you for your help!

 

[Isaac 0]

Two Ducks would be fine in the scenario that you have either both females or less preferably two males, having one male and female problems may occur. Brewers yeast is great, for the bottle you provided, you would add one capsule to four/eight gallons of water. Fine for chicks, but the only problem with keeping chicks with ducks is the increased risk of coccidiosis since ducks will make a brooder messy/wet in no time, creating a harmful environment for the chicks which prefer a drier environment, If you can I would either separate the ducklings into a separate brooder or split the brooder in half with wire/plywood etc..

 

[snlconner]

At 2 days old is there a way to tell gender for ducks?

 

[Isaac 0]

At 2 days old is there a way to tell gender for ducks?

Only if you vent sex them, which probably wouldn't be a good idea doing it for the first time without a professional nearby for guidance.

 

[snlconner]

Ill stay away from that

For clarification. 1 tablet per 4 gallons of water?

 

[Isaac 0]

One tablet per four or eight gallons of water. Niacin is fairly hard to overdose that why there is such a wide range in dosages, if they seem to dislike the taste when given one per four gallons, you may dilute the dosage more.

 

[snlconner]

Perfect. Thank you so much for all of your help!